After their sixth straight defeat, Florida (4-7) has some explaining to do, but how does it explain the inexplicable? Some players point to injuries, others could discuss how an anemic offense has carried over onto the defense, while another train of thought could be that perhaps there isn’t just one thing.

“I’ve been asked that plenty of times this year,” redshirt senior receiver Solomon Patton said. “Honestly the answer that I give everybody is I don’t know why that it’s happened to us.”

Junior guard Jon Halapio questioned the team’s leadership following the FCS debacle last week. Whether it’s a lack of leadership or younger players not getting it, Florida has looked out of sync.

Safety Jaylen Watkins agreed, saying that the statement was a touchy subject and he wasn’t completely sure how the guard meant it.

“I’m pretty sure if we had all our guys this season it would be different. I’m not making any excuses, but it’s tough to see everyone else play through that,” Watkins said.

Linebackers missing finale

As if the injury situation couldn’t get any worse, leading tackler Michael Taylor will miss Saturday’s game against Florida State due to a right MCL injury suffered in the second quarter of the 26-20 loss to Georgia Southern.

Linebacker Alex Anzalone, who jumped into the rotation following Taylor’s injury, dislocated his right shoulder in the second half and will undergo surgery.